Organisation : Red Nose
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Children, Community Engagement, Community Support Services, Education & Training, Families, Health – General, Mental Health, Women
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 3 Jun, 2022
About the organisation
We are a national charity working to save little lives and support people impacted by the death of a baby or child. Since our ‘back to sleep’ program was first introduced in 1988, we’ve helped reduce SIDS in Australia by 85% - saving over 11,000 babies' lives and counting.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Grants Officer to join the Red Nose team!
- Use your fundraising expertise in grants, trusts and foundations, to drive our growth
- Work for a high-profile national organisation
- Be part of an ambitious, collaborative and supportive team
- Enjoy flexible working options and work from anywhere within Australia
- Competitive salary, plus salary packaging and 17.5% leave loading
- Part-time role (3 or 4 days per week)
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, the Grants Officer will lead the development and implementation of the trusts and foundations strategy. This is a varied and interesting role, with lots of opportunity for growth. A typical day could include:
- Identifying, developing and nurturing relationships with trusts and foundations and other funding bodies
- Working with the team to understand funding needs and priorities to create strong applications for funding and reports/acquittals
- Developing impactful cases for support and create inspiring and engaging proposals and applications to secure funding
- Delving deep into prospect research identify new opportunities for support
We are looking for:
- At least 3 years’ experience in fundraising in a similar role
- Experience of grant writing, including preparing applications for submission and preparation of subsequent reports and acquittals
- Proven ability to secure income through the development of cases for support and compelling proposals
- Experience completing prospect research to identify philanthropic funding opportunities and networks
- Experience in cultivating relationships with Trusts and Foundations and other grant makers
- Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse range of stakeholders
- Exceptional writing skills, particularly in grant applications, fund proposals, commercial tenders or similar
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Ability to use a customer relationship management system
We would love you to have:
- A passion for storytelling and the ability to create compelling proposals
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and project management skills
- A results-driven approach
- The ability to think creatively and to contribute new ideas
We can offer you:
- Competitive salary, plus salary packaging and 17.5% leave loading
- Flexible working, with hybrid/work from home options
- Mentoring, training and support
- A fantastic team, who love working together to achieve amazing things!
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Grants Officer – flexible location & WFH via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services, #Education_and_Training, #Families, #Health_–_General, #Mental_Health, #Women
